Sunday, August 6 Stephen Called to Serve the Church Acts 6:1-8 NRSV What they said pleased the whole community, and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, together with Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and...

Friday, August 4 Stephen Arrested While Serving Acts 6:8-15 NRSV They stirred up the people as well as the elders and the scribes; then they suddenly confronted him, seized him, and brought him before the council....

Thursday, August 3 First Converts Called to the Faith Acts 2:37-44 NRSV So those who welcomed his message were baptized, and that day about three thousand persons were added. (Acts 2:41) Disciples of Jesus are commissioned to evangelize....

Wednesday, August 2 The Holy Spirit Descends upon Disciples Acts 2:1-13 NRSV All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability. (Acts 2:4) Move in confidence knowing that you are empowered...

Tuesday, August 1 Mathias Chosen to Replace Judas Acts 1:15-17; 20-26 NRSV Then they prayed and said, “Lord, you know everyone’s heart. Show us which one of these two you have chosen to take the place in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas...